Hey there, amigos! 🌟 Guess what? The China Media Group (CMG) just dropped their top 10 stories about China's rural revitalization for 2024, and it's nothing short of amazing! Let's dive into the highlights and see how China is transforming its countryside. 🚀
- Big Decisions at the Top
In July, the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held a major meeting in Beijing. They laid out plans to integrate urban and rural development, focusing on key agricultural reforms. 🌆🌾 - Seeds of Change Planted
In December, the Central Rural Work Conference took place. President Xi Jinping underscored the achievements of 2024 and set goals for 2025. He emphasized promoting urban-rural integration, deepening rural reforms, and boosting support for agriculture and farmers. 🌱✨ - Roadmap for the Future
China released its \"No. 1 central document\" for 2024 in February. Drawing inspiration from the Green Rural Revival Program in Zhejiang Province, the nation is set to vigorously promote comprehensive rural revitalization. 📜🌿 - Empowering Farmers
On the 70th anniversary of the All China Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperatives, President Xi called for these cooperatives to better serve farmers, promote modern agriculture, and strengthen the bond between the government and rural communities. 👩🌾🤝 - Record-Breaking Harvest
China's grain output hit a record high of 1.413 trillion jin (706.5 million tonnes)! 🌾🎉 This is the first time the output surpassed 1.4 trillion jin, marking nine consecutive years above 1.3 trillion jin. - Protecting Farmland
The country saw a net increase in farmland for the third year in a row, reaching 1.918 billion mu (128 million hectares) in 2024. By safeguarding farmland and improving its quality, China's agricultural space is expanding! 🌍💚 - Preserving Genetic Diversity
China completed its most extensive survey of agricultural germplasm resources. Over three years, they identified types, quantities, and characteristics of crop, livestock, and aquatic resources, ensuring future food security. 🧬🔬 - Caring for the Elderly
In June, China released its first national-level plan for elderly care in rural areas. This guidance aims to improve the well-being of seniors living in the countryside. 👴👵❤️ - Greening the Desert
On November 28, the Taklimakan Desert, China's largest, was fully encircled with a green belt stretching 3,046 kilometers! 🌳🌵 The desert is retreating, and greenery is advancing in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. What an environmental victory! 🌱🏜️ - Boosting Rural Logistics
In 2024, express delivery services in central and western China grew faster than the national average. With over 337,800 village-level logistics centers built, rural areas are more connected than ever! 🚚📦
The dynamism of China's rural revitalization is truly inspiring! From ecological initiatives to boosting agriculture and caring for communities, China's countryside is buzzing with positive change. Can't wait to see what's next in 2025! 🚀🎉
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CMG reveals top 10 news for China's rural revitalization in 2024
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